Grade 11 Word Usage Worksheet
A worksheet for 11th-grade ELA students focusing on common word usage errors and distinctions.
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Grade 11 Word Usage Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of proper word usage in English.
1. Which word best completes the sentence: The of the new policy will be felt for years to come.
affect
effect
affecting
effecting
2. Which sentence uses the word 'disinterested' correctly?
The student was disinterested in the lecture and fell asleep.
A disinterested judge is essential for a fair trial.
He was disinterested in the game, preferring to read a book.
Her disinterested attitude made her a poor team player.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
3. The committee decided to the outdated regulations.
4. Her response to the criticism surprised everyone.
Indicate whether each statement about word usage is True or False.
5. The word 'imply' means to suggest indirectly, while 'infer' means to deduce or conclude from evidence.
True
False
6. It is grammatically correct to use 'less' with countable nouns and 'fewer' with uncountable nouns.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between 'continual' and 'continuous', providing an example for each.
8. Write a sentence using 'epitome' correctly and explain its meaning in your sentence.
Read the paragraph below. Identify and correct five errors in word usage or diction. Rewrite the corrected paragraph on the lines provided.
The principal gave a passionate speech to the graduating class, inferring that their futures were bright. He emphasized that each student had a unique roll to play in society. He advised them to except challenges with courage and to always strive for personal growth. The affect of his words was profound, leaving an indelible mark on the young adults. Regardless of what they chose to peruse, he wished them all the best.
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